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17 07 2009

My Recent Twitter Updates

Just walked in from a huge day Auditing! Will down a wine. Chill out & get stuck into #followfriday recommendations & heaps of Thanks Yous! #

Todays #dream #travel destination is: the magestic York, England https://inform.quest/_traveltips/york/ #

If you Follow me on Twitter, you might like to check out my Facebook Business Page http://tinyurl.com/bonpuj I would love to see you there! #

Thnx heaps for #dream #travel RTs: @JodiAceVA @hashtravel @lindseygirl @TravelNewsFeeds @greataussiefood @tim_butcher

Some of my fab #followfriday tweeps: @geoffreygordon @Woywegian @datadirt @Puggles99 @Lurquer @whitsundays @Idoby2 @packers4 @AngelSmit #

And some more great tweeps: @ComplexNumber @rebeccamezzino @geehall1 @vipvirtualsols @mfarnsworth @CherylFehlberg @JohannaBD #followfriday #

@greataussiefood I spent only 2 days in York, not 4yrs! I lived for a couple of stints in Shafetesbury, Dorset & Tisbury, Wilts. in reply to greataussiefood #

Check these community minded lot out: @BillHarper @peace_ @andrewblanda @sammutimer @JourneyJottings @iggypintado @traveltudes #followfriday #

A huge thank you to @moombaman for the detailed comment left at https://inform.quest/_traveltips with lots more info about York. #followfriday #

@greataussiefood How wonderful! What did you do for work there or was it still school days?

in reply to greataussiefood #

A simple reminder: No BIO = No follow. That's all I have to say. #

Yes, I am going through all my new followers since I've been out all day. So many with no Bio or link etc etc :-S #

More great tweeps: @mr_billiam @creatingorder @jadecraven @I_enigma @ricraftis @kylieshort @day2dayPA @Chris_pinkapple #followfriday #

I know I usually do my 5 #followfriday recommendations but it gets to the point when there's always many I want to mention… #

…and I'm sure I will miss someone! If it's you, please don't be offended…after all it is Friday night & I am weary! #

@TerriCook LOL! You're doing fine. There's lots I am learning at the moment. Just ask @mfarnsworth ! in reply to TerriCook #

Some more favs: @JasonsTravels @hypnophil @JanLawrence @colletts @a_web_designer @TerriCook @JadeLT @velvetescape @JodiAceVA #followfriday #

Time for a break & takeaway Thai has just arrived!! Now I am one happy tweep. :-)) #

One last tweet ~ there are some serious tweeter novices around this evening trying to connect! No Bio, photo, link & minimum tweets! :-S #

RT @Julie_Wise Spot On Kirsty ! That's just what we've been discussing through #30Dnet : A simple reminder: No BIO = No follow. #

Thanks a bundle for #ff tweets: @Day2DayPA @JeffTracey @colletts @joolzgirl @traveldudes @ch3wi3 Have a top weekend all! #

"A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship" John D Rockefeller #quote #

Thanks for earlier #quote RTs: @meredithmarder @kidsinaustralia @AgooAustralia @JohannaBD @AboveParr @joolzgirl @SandySabean #

Lots of #ff thankyous: @iggypintado @designedbymh @kelvinlls @JasonsTravels @KateGaffin @Chris_pinkapple @bradatslice Have a great weekend! #

This is something new! RT @twitreferral Must see: @kirsty_wilson at http://bit.ly/3M3GP #TwitReferral #

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17 07 2009

YORK, England: York Minster, The Shambles and Castle Howard

Posted by: kirsty_wilson in Europe, tags: Architecture, Castles, Cathedrals, England, Medieval Town

Where is York?

The Shambles

York is located in the County of North Yorkshire in northern England and dates back to Roman times. It is considered to be one of Britain’s best preserved medieval cities with its fine Gothic cathedral (the largest in England), the York Minster. There are four city gates and the old city is surrounded by a large stone wall. Other interesting buildings include, Clifford’s Tower, Treasurer’s House, The Guildhall, Merchant’s Adventurer’s Hall and the Shambles. A fabulous example of medieval shopping street.

The river Ouse flows through York and is a culmination of the small streams which have trickled from the hills of the nearby Dales and Moors. The word ‘ouse’ is a very common name for rivers in England. It’s derived from the Celtic word ‘Usa’, which means ‘water’. The river is very popular in summer with boats cruising the waterway as a means for visitors to view York.

Not far from York and a pleasant drive on the A64, is the famous ‘Castle Howard’. One of Britains finest 18th century private, stately homes. Castle Howard has been part of the Howard family for more than 300 years. You may recognise it for the 1981 television series ‘Brideshead Revisited’.

Map

TravelTipsPlus Google Map of York

One Great Reason to Visit York

One great reason to visit York is to wander down the medieval shopping street of the Shambles and view the second storey rooms overhanging the cobbled stone street.

The Sites of York

For More Information

Wikipedia

York – Official Town Site

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16 07 2009

My Recent Twitter Updates

Posted by: kirsty_wilson in Australia

"Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the 'me' for the 'we'." Phil Jackson #quote #
I've had a busy morning with two client jobs and preparing for an all day QA Auditing session at a Geoscience firm tomorrow. #
Todays #dream #travel destination is: the diverse region of Canterbury, New Zealand https://inform.quest/_traveltips/canterbury/ #lp #
Todays #dream #travel destination is: the diverse region of Canterbury, New Zealand https://inform.quest/_traveltips/canterbury/ #lp #
Needed a 'Twitter' change and have been playing around with a new background via http://www.mytweetspace.com/ #
@JeffTracey I've not been to NZ yet but very keen to. Have only heard GOOD reports from those that have been. I think I'd like a good 4wks! in reply to JeffTracey #
@vipvirtualsols Nor you should! You never see them when you use a Twitter client to tweet. It's the 1st place a new contact will check out. in reply to vipvirtualsols #
@vipvirtualsols I have my Twitter ID on my b/card now and people do check it out! in reply to vipvirtualsols #
@kathiemt It *was* a pleasant afternoon. I actually dragged myself outside and gardened for an hour in my neglected garden! in reply to kathiemt #
Thanks for the earlier RTs: @findTheOne @KezzaDY @hashtravel Much appreciated. #
@jadecraven Aren't you cute!? New outfit for #twums I'm definitely not coming now ~ you'll show me up!!! in reply to jadecraven #
RT @creatingorder RT @AAPO_inc: Check out this week's AAPO tips http://www.aapo.org.au #
@kathiemt My garden has never been this unloved ~ definitely fault of Social Media and new interest over at @TravelTipsPlus ;-)) in reply to kathiemt #
@jadecraven ..and you'll feel good too! There's nothing nicer than a new outfit to make you feel rejuvenated! in reply to jadecraven #
I'm looking forward to a full day undertaking a QA audit with a new client tomorrow. It will be a big day & getting prepared now. #
@Puggles99 Can always remove it if it proves to encourage more unsavoury visitors! Glad that Tsunami warning didn't eventuate into anything! in reply to Puggles99 #
@Puggles99 Sorry was dinner time! The email field can't be empty but it gives you the option to display or not on the badge. Check that out. in reply to Puggles99 #
RT @BusinessDIY RT @kirsty_wilson I have my Twitter ID on my b/card now and people do check it out! #
Just watched the SBS hightlights of Le Tour de France & that Cavendish is a freak! #tdf #
@anne_bain Toyed with FB at the time & haven't bothered but I do believe I will at next reprint. Esp now I have a decent Facebook URL! in reply to anne_bain #
@hypnophil G'day from down here! Enjoying your summer days? Our winter day today was very pleasant. :-)) in reply to hypnophil #
@Chris_pinkapple I usually watch it for an hour or so but can't manage to stay up & watch all of it. I struggle off 5hrs sleep as it is! in reply to Chris_pinkapple #
Why consider a Temp when you can establish a relationship with a VA? They too are in business and can better support your business! #
@Puggles99 Phew…glad I directed to you to the correct spot. I didn't actually have the site open so it was from memory! in reply to Puggles99 #
RT @TravelTipsPlus Todays #dream #travel destination is: the diverse region of Canterbury, New Zealand https://inform.quest/_traveltips/canterbury #
@CheyanneBrae Hey there, you won't want to talk to me! I just got a new phone ~ Nokia E71. Not an iphone. in reply to CheyanneBrae #
@CheyanneBrae LOL! I didn't actually choose it. Other half did when our contracts expired last week with 3. Others have been happy with it. in reply to CheyanneBrae #
@CheyanneBrae Oh, that does look very sexy! –> http://tinyurl.com/8x53o8 in reply to CheyanneBrae #
"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose" Bill Gates #quote #
Thanks so much for the earlier #quote RTs: @_SDO @mkogon @SharonHayes @GRZMAN @Mafesto @JadeLT #
Not much tweeting from me today. A full day of QA Auditing. #followfriday will have to wait until tonight. #
Todays #dream #travel destination is: the magestic York, England https://inform.quest/_traveltips/york/ #

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16 07 2009

CANTERBURY, New Zealand: Canterbury Plains, Alps and ‘Lord of the Rings’

Posted by: kirsty_wilson in Australasia, tags: Beaches, Mountains, New Zealand, Outdoor Activities, Plains

Where is Canterbury?

Canterbury Plains

Canterbury is a region situated on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is largely made up of the Canterbury Plains and surrounding Southern Alps. The area is well known for not only its spectacular scenery but for its local wines, especially the whites.

Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island and located in the region of Canterbury, making it a great base to explore the vineyards and Hanmer Springs to the north, Canterbury Plains and Methven to the west, the Southern Alps and Mt Cook area to the west and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the east. What an amazing array of environmental features and all within 2.5hr drive from Christchurch.

The spectacular scenery of Canterbury provided the settings for Edoras, the fortress city of the Rohan people in ‘Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers’ filmed in 2002 and directed by Peter Jackson. There are a number of local tour operators that organise tours out to the film set.